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Tuesday, February 08, 2011

On the Street.....Dosan Park 2, Seoul

Looks sharp! The outfit has a really clean look, but it's still interesting due to the texture of the blazer and tie. And he has the 1 inch of his sleeve cuffs showing as well. The only weird thing are his arms, which are in an awkward position =/ haha.

I suspect men buy these color shoes to follow the masses. Amsterdam is flooded with them, the color is honestly hideous. (Dark) grey boots with navy/grey/white striped tie would've been perfect. Nice cheeky pose.

super cute! love the playful mix of textures and colours. double stripe and check, nice touch. peek of eggplant in the cardigan a delightful surprise. the softness and wash of his trousers are a revelation, especially uncuffed [for once]. extra points for "snooty but boyish" pose. great look held together by a single button.

It does look good, true. Or, as someone said: correct combination. But I'm growing tired of those trousers and shoes. You see them all the time now, at least in the UK. I'd prefer something more adventurous.

It's been about 10 years since I was in Seoul and the pics you are posting astonish me! Everyone used to look the same, but Koreans have really changed the way they express themselves with clothing. I love it-- thank you! -Angela

Nice schoolboy look. Surprising that the rather unremarkable desert boots get so many compliments here. Those trousers, on the other hand, make me wonder. They are so narrow at the ankle! Is there a zipper at the back?

The stuff in his side jacket pockets needs to come out. Lose the pocket square, or at least something besides white. The jacket would look better if it was a tan/brown base instead of dark gray. This pants are too dark, but nice cut. The boots work--I hope they are leather-soled though. That gum-soled desert boot thing is getting tired for styling, better as weekend knockarounds. Neat guy though.

Anonymous said ... (11:40 AM) :

The stuff in his side jacket pockets needs to come out. Lose the pocket square, or at least something besides white. The jacket would look better if it was a tan/brown base instead of dark gray. This pants are too dark, but nice cut. The boots work--I hope they are leather-soled though. That gum-soled desert boot thing is getting tired for styling, better as weekend knockarounds. Neat guy though.

Anonymous said ... (11:43 AM) :

Everyone dressed neat in Korea when I was there in 1999, they can't be much different today. The more western the look the better. Lots of dark colors even in the dead of summer. No shortage of dyed hair amongst the young folks. Older ladies and men were always so dignified.

Sorry, I don't get it. Could someone please enlighten me why everyone seems to run around in jackets that are way to short?I can understand it in women, as an attempt to elongate the leg line, but in men?Or are we heading back to the times of George Villiers with only a few years between us and tights & codpieces?

For me - this is one instance where the short length of the pants work well with the height of the desert boots. Perfect. So many times the "high water" look just looks like the wearer is trying too hard. Love this look.

First of all, I don't understand whoever said this is a "feminine" look in the comments above -- So if a guy doesn't wear a blazer that's too big for him (and long as a skirt), and wisely avoids pants that bunch up at the ankles like pajamas, then he's "feminine"? Please grow up.

If I had seen this photo in black and white and entirely out of context, I would have assumed it was taken in the early 1960s. Very nice mod-inspired outfit and attention to detail (are those working cuffs on his blazer?).

Perfect pant length to wear with desert boots (which I normally don't like with a tie, but they do work quite well here). Also, great Egon Schiele-like hair.

Things I'd (ex)change: the vest for a nice tie clip, and the smug stance for a sheepish grin.

Things are changing these days so fast. It's not about what people are wearing...fashion now is more about how you wear it...this outfit is completely clean and crisp, but the point to notice is he's wearing desert boots along with it.....so its bout how differently things are being shaped...

Anonymous said ... (6:08 AM) :

coool.. but two picture is all from Korea? I want to see more!!

Anonymous said ... (9:50 AM) :

>I hope they are leather-soled though. That gum-soled desert boot thing is getting tired for styling

Dainite soled is best for such as these

http://www.andersonsofdurham.co.uk/en/loake-kempton-dainite-sole.html

Anonymous said ... (2:31 PM) :

for once short, fitted pants on a guy that don't make him look like some sad trendoid.